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SBA Disaster Transparency Act

3/18/2025, 2:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 371

Bill 119 s 371, also known as the "Small Business Disaster Assistance Reporting Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to increase transparency and accessibility of information regarding small business disaster assistance provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

The main provision of the bill requires the SBA to publish certain reports related to small business disaster assistance on its website. These reports would include information on the number of small businesses that have received assistance, the types of assistance provided, and the outcomes of the assistance. By making this information readily available to the public, the bill seeks to improve accountability and ensure that small businesses have access to the resources they need in times of disaster.

In addition to the reporting requirements, the bill also includes provisions for the SBA to provide technical assistance to small businesses affected by disasters, as well as to coordinate with other federal agencies to streamline the application process for disaster assistance. Overall, Bill 119 s 371 aims to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of small business disaster assistance programs administered by the SBA. By requiring the publication of key information on the SBA website, the bill seeks to empower small businesses to make informed decisions and access the support they need to recover from disasters.

Current Status of Bill S 371

Bill S 371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2025. Bill S 371 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2025.  Bill S 371's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23. as of March 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 371

Total Number of Sponsors
10
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
10
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 371

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 371

A bill to require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
A bill to require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Comments

Cassidy Hodge profile image

Cassidy Hodge

459

9 months ago

I'm all for this new bill, it's about time they start being more transparent about how they handle disasters. I'm sick of all the shady stuff going on behind the scenes. This is a step in the right direction for sure. Can't wait to see how it plays out.

Cole Crowell profile image

Cole Crowell

429

9 months ago

I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess things up for me and my family. Why do they think this is a good idea? Who does this really help?

Bradley Mangum profile image

Bradley Mangum

454

9 months ago

This bill is a joke, waste of time.